Patents by Inventor Darlene A. Zelasko

Darlene A. Zelasko has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Break-away packing case
    Patent number: 5651497
    Abstract: A packing case for cans or containers that can be readily opened without the use of a cutting tool and, when opened, provides a tray for the display of the contents of the packing case is disclosed. A tearing score is provided in each side panel of the packing case and has a configuration allowing the weight of the cans or containers within the case to cause the separation of the top portion of the case from the bottom portion when the top portion is lifted upwardly, such separation producing a relatively smooth edge on the bottom portion of the case which can be used for display purposes. A lifting access opening, reinforced by reinforcement material, is provided in each side panel adjacent the bottom panel of the packing case to assist in the lifting of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Ventura, Darlene A. Zelasko